Paper rod and the method of constructing the same



Sept. `16, 1941. KATZ 2,255,887

PAPER ROD AND THE METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING THE SAME Filed June 29, 1939Patented Sept. 16, 1941 UNITED STATES PATENT. OFFICE PAPER ROD AND THEMETHOD OF CONSTRUCTING THE SAME Morris Katz, Bronx, N. Y. ApplicationJune 29, 1939, Serial No. 281,783 4 Claims. k .((Jl.y 931) Thisinvention relates to what I term paper rod or what also may be referredto as paper stick, and particularly to a product of this type and kindemploying an outer layer, casing or material, as well as havmany uses,one example of which would be in the construction of what is commonlyknown as lollipop sticks; and the object of the invention is to producea product of the character described comprising a twisted paper coreupon which is arranged one or more windings `of paper, Cellophane orpaper and Cellophane,

y means being employed to secure and adhere the outer wrapper orwrappings upon the paper core as well as one wrapping upon the other informing a stiff rod-like strand which may be cut into predeterminedstick or rod lengths, depending upon the uses for which the resultingdevice is intended; a further object being to provide a product of thecharacter described which may be of any desired cross sectional contourthroughout the length thereof or of a combination of different crosssectional contours in the production of different types and kinds ofrods, sticks, stirrers, agitators or the like, and with these and otherobjects in view, the invention consists in a device of the characterdescribed, which is constructed in accordance with the method more fullyhereinafter described and claimed.

The invention is fully disclosed in the following specification, ofwhich the1 accompanying drawing forms a part, in which the separateparts of my improvement are designated by suitable reference charactersin each of the views, and in which:

Fig. 1 is a diagrammatic view of a lollipop illustrating one use oradaptation of my invention.

Fig. 2 is a diagrammatic view illustrating the method of forming onetype of rod or stick acf cording to my invention.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 showing another adaptation of theinvention.

Fig. 4 is a view similar to Figs. 2 and 3 showing another modification.f

Figs. 5, 6 and 7 are diagrammatic cross Asectional views of modifiedforms of rods which may be employed.

Fig. 8 is a plan view of almodied form of product produced by simplyflattening or reforming one end of a stick or rod of predeterminedlength in producing a stirrer or like implement; and

Fig. 9 is a diagrammatic cross sectional view showing another adaptationof the invention.

In the manufacture of lollipops it has been a common practice to employwooden sticks upon which the candy body is arranged. These types ofsticks have been very injurious to children and have caused many seriousaccidents, not only to the mouth and throat, but also to other parts ofthe head by children fallingwith the lollipop in the mouth or held inthe hand. One of the features of my invention is in the production of asubstitute for sticks lof this type and kind which will possess all ofthe required stiffness and rigidity in supporting the candy bodyduring'the process of consuming the same; while at the same timepresenting a stick-like body whichwill collapse under excessive endwisestrain, thus eliminating all serious accidents of the type and kindunder consideration'.

Furthermore, I provide a strand which offers greater sanitary propertiesin the provision of a smooth glazed surface on the exterior of the stickby reason of a cellophane or similar outer wrapping composed of awater-proof type of material of this kind so as to be unaffected bycontact with moisture, especially in the consumption of the candyproduct arranged on the stick.

Still further, my improved stick structure lends itself to theapplication of trade names and the like upon the inner surface of theouter Cello phane wrap, by direct printing thereon, thus providing addedcommercial value to the product. These printings may also compriseverses which might appeal to a child, or may constitute floral, animalor other pictorial representations. It will also be apparent that sticksof the type and kind under consideration maybe produced moreeconomically than the common wood sticks, while at the same time addingthereto, the many advantageous features, part of which are enumeratedabove.

. Simply to illustrate one adaptation of the invention, I have shown inFig. 1 of the drawing a lollipop stick I0 for supporting a candy body Ilat one end thereof. At this time it will also be apparent that thesticks may be used for supporting any othertype or kind of confection,including apples on the stick, the various frozen confections, and thelike.

The stick l0 may be constructed in accordance with several methods, andin Fig. 2 of the drawing, one method of constructing a stick or strandof the type and kind under consideration, conl wear.- i assembled in onecontinuous operation in prol to produce any desired color disposed uponthe strip I4. `will also be apparent that the strip I4 may be `paper aswell as Cellophane, otherwise the lteaching in Fig. 3 of the drawing isidentical as that shown in Fig. 2. In both y .able adhesive is appliedto adhere the strip I4 `to the core I3 and the strip I sists in firsttwisting a crepe or crinkledpaper strip I2, for example kraft paper, toform abols I6 for the purposes heretofore set forth.`

By arranging these characters upon the inner surface .of the strip,noparticular care is necessary with respect to the type of inksemployed, and furthermore, the characterization becomes guarded andprotected against destruction. or The strips are preferably processed orducing the resulting strand-like product II which is laterfashioned orout to form stick or rod-like products, such for example, as the lolli-1 pop suck lo, Fig. 1.

The strip I4 may be a colored paper strip depending entirely upon theeiect which is desired in the resulting product. On the other hand, thisstrip may constitute lanother cellophane strip,

in which event, it would preferably becolored stances, two differentlycolored strips may be employed side by side or one arranged upon theother as for example at I4a in Fig. 3 of the drawtinseled strip-I4a isIn this teaching, it

ing where the narrower or instances, a suit- 5 to the strip I4. 'I'heseadhesives are preferably of the nonpoisonous type such for example asused .on ;various gummed products, and may be applied directly to bothsurfaces of the strip I4, or as shown in the drawing, may be applied tothe core `I3 as shown at I8 and upon the strip I4 as shown lat I9through the medium of sprays, brushes or `other applicators, asindicated at 2li, 2|. The only difference in the structure shown in Fig.3 of the drawing, is that the cement or adhesive is applied also on theouter surface of the strip I4a. The cement employed' in addition toadhering or cementing the various strands one upon the other and uponthe core, also gives to theresulting product I'I, when dry, a stiffnessand rigidity substantially equal to that of an ordinary wood stick, withthe exception that insofar as strength is concerned when subjected toendwise strains, my composite paper or paper and Cellophane strip willcollapse when subjected to an end-wise blow, and infact will bend whenforcibly strained at any point throughout the length thereof. Thecementing of the various Wrappings or jackets will prevent any possibleunravelling of the ends of the resulting stick, and in fact it isdifficult to peel off or unravel these ends. A more or le'ss homogeneousmass of the material results in the finished product. In Fig. 3 of thedrawing, it will be apparent that the resulting product I'Ia will havethe nareffect. In some in-l Ypacientes? 23 is spirally wound directly ul0 terial. Otherwise, these strands would belused solely for reinforcingpurposes and not have the added property of producing ornamentaleffects. Instead of a at strip, a round strand, commonly referred to asva tinsel, could be substituted for the strip Hal In Fig. 4 of thedrawing, another `adaptation of the invention is shown wherei fa. singlestrip p/xni the core IBa. When using in the core a dar colored kraftpaper, it is desirable to use an outer Cellophane strip 23 of coloredmaterial, unless it be desired to maintain the color of u in theresulting product IIb. In' the present instance, a red Cellophanestripj23 is shown applied to the core I8a and at 24 is shown theadhesive for adhering the strip 23 to the core also to give rigidity tothe .resulting product. With the structure shown in Fig. 4, the innersurface of the strip 23 may be printed in two or more colors to put anytype or kind of characterizations thereon, in accordance with th'eteachings in Fig. 2 of the drawing. The structure shown in Fig. 4 wouldbe primarily used in the production of a thinner resulting stick or rod.On the other hand, a larger core I8a could be used if the diameter ofthe stick or rod is to be maintained.

In Fig. 8 of the drawing, I have shown a slight modification in theresulting product, which consists in providing a stick or rod Illahaving a flattened or enlarged end Illb at one endthereof. 'Ihe stick isproduced in accordance with the teachings above set forth in connectionwith Figs. 2, 3 and 4 of the drawing. The flattened end IIIb is producedby simply applying pressure to the end of the stick before the same hasbecome finally set or hardened. This will adapt the device as shown inFig. 8 to the production of stirrers, agitators, or otherfdevices usedin mixing or stirring drinks, but may be used wherever rods or sticks ofthis type and kind are employed. On the other hand, it will beunderstood that the wide flattened end III-b may be used as a handle fora lollipop, or on the other hand may be used forl the supporting end ofthe candy body I l.

It is also to be understood that'in some products, two or more of theenlarged portions may be disposed at different sections or areas of aresulting device. In fact, the entire device may be shaped into anirregular or other than round cross sectional contoun For example, inFig. 5 of the drawing, I have shown at 25 a Vstick of elliptical crosssectional form. In Fig. 6, I have shown a stick l26 of triangular crosssectional form, and in Fig. 7 of the drawing I have shown at 27 a stickof half-round cross sectional form. These shapes may be produced by dieforming or shaping the round rod while 'in its soft and unhardenedstate. Suitable means may be provided for maintaining the shape of theproduct during the hardening or drying process.

In addition to producing products of the type and kind underconsideration for devices such as those I have mentioned forillustrative purposes, it will be apparent that my invention dealsprimarily with the construction of what might be termed a paper stick orrod having the waterproof and other characteristics ing the same forariyeuse to which the same might be employed. In` some instances, suchfor example in forming curtain rods and the like, center metallic cores28 ,may be employed withinv the kraft paper core |8b as is indicated inFig. 9 of the Ykraft paper A set forth, adapt-' the drawing, upon whichare arranged the wrappings Ila, l5a as is taught in Figs. 2 and 3,and'in some instances a single outer wrapper may be employed as istaught in Fig. 4,0! the drawing. In some further instances, themetalcore 28 may be composed of a pliable rodA or wire capable ofmaintaining a predetermined position when bent, thus adapting the deviceto other uses, while at the same time maintaining the hard or firmtexture of the outer wall structure of the complete device. It will benoted that the kraft paper may be spirally wrapped upon the rigid rod orstrand 28.

As heretofore indicated, my improved moistureproof and ornamented stickor rod may be used Wherever a product of this type and kind can bepractically used in replacing wood and metallic products and inproducing various articles of manufacture, such for example, as curtainrods, wire garment hangers, etc. In these instances, the metallic coresmay be used where added stiflness or rigidity and greater tensilestrength is required.

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is: J

1. An elongated strand-like body of rigid characteristics comprising akraft paper core, a spiral ,casing arranged directly upon and adhered tothe core, an outer spiral jacket arranged upon said casing` and adheredthereto, said jacket being composed of water-prooi material, and ametallic core element disposed and housed within said paper core.

2. An elongated strand-like body of rigid characteristics comprising atwisted paper core, a

spiral casing arranged directly upon and adhered to lthe core, anouterspiral jacket arranged upon said casing and adhered thereto, said jacketbeing composedof water-proof material, and a narrow strip or strandarranged intermediate the casing and jacket in spiral arrangement withthe adjacent spirals spaced one from the other longitudinally of theresulting body.

3. The herein described method of forming a rigid stick of the characterdescribed, which consists in twisting a paper strip to form a relativelythick core, spirally wrapping a casing directly upon the' core with anadhesive disposed between the core and said casing, characterizing onesurface of a water-prooi Cellophane strip at predetermined intervalslongitudinally thereof, spirally wrapping said Cellophane strip uponsaid casing. then drying the product thus formed to form a substantiallyrigid elongated strand, and then cutting the strand into predeterminedstick lengths.

4. Arr/elongated strand-like body of rigid characteristics comprising atwisted paper core, a spiral casing arranged directly upon and adheredto the core, an outer spiral jacket arranged upon said casing andadhered thereto. said jacket being composed oLwater-proof material, anarrow strip or strand arranged intermediate the casing and jacket inspiral arrangement with the adjacent spirals spaced one from the otherlongitudinally of the resulting body, a predetermined portion of saidbody being attened to form a relatively wide and thin enlarged fingergrip portion thereon.

MORRIS KATZ.

